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Stated 2 nights in a family balcony sea view room. Beds were comfortable, room was clean and breakfast was fine. Hard to see over balcony while sitting but was great for looking out at water. Well kept pool area with many spots to relax. The food in restaurant was very good we ate there twice. The bus only comes every hour so beware if this. Hop on hop off stop just outside the hotel.

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Stayed July 2014, traveled with family

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SeanNell, Operations Manager at The Cumberland Hotel, responded to this review,
September 27, 2014

Dear lynz001,

Thank you for your review. Great review regarding your experience.

We hope to welcome you back soon again. For the latest offers, please contact us directly on 01202-298350 or see our website. We guarantee the best rates booking direct.Best Regards,Sean Nell

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Stayed here for a night as part of my 40th birthday weekend. The hotel was fantastic, right from the moment you arrive the staff are plentiful, helpful, friendly and professional. Check in was easy, the room (sea view double balcony) was superb, clean, spacious and views to die for. Spent the afternoon around the pool area, this is spacious and clean and well set out. There are waiters to bring your drinks so you dont even have to leave the sun bed! The breakfast the following morning was very good, there was no wait for a table and we were able to sit outside by the pool which was great. I have stayed in other 3 and 4 star hotels in Bournemouth and this is as good if not better than the 4 stars. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone.

Stayed July 2014, traveled as a couple

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September 25, 2014

Dear JimSouthampton,

Thank you for your review. Fantastic comments regarding you stay with us. We are very pleased it was so enjoyable for you.

We hope to welcome you back soon again. For the best rates please visit our website or call our reservations on 01202-298350. We also guarantee the best rate when booking direct.

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I've been in this hotel as guest before and although as some other people states is a bit outdated, rooms are very comfortable and spacious and if you are lucky of being on the sea front side then it's a plus.

Breakfast and the service is very good too.

This time I came for a Sunday lunch and the 3 courses for £17.95 is good value for money and although the starter might look small, the main course was good portion and very good taste.

Whether you come for a meal or to stay, the Cumberland Hotel and the restaurant won't disappoint you.

Stayed July 2014, traveled as a couple

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September 27, 2014

We stayed here for three days. We had a room with a balcony with sea view. The hotel is Art Deco style a short walk from Bournemouth city centre. The experience was excellent. The pool area was very nice with a pool. The room was clean with very nice view and free wifi. The breakfast had enough to choose from. We had a dinner in the pub and that was also very good.

Stayed July 2014, traveled as a couple

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Dear Vestfolding,

Thank you for your review. Good to hear you that your experience was excellent.

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Have just returned from a two night stay at The Cumberland.The whole stay was fantastic from start to finish.We were booked in by Julia on the reception and she was so helpful and friendly. Her service set the tone for the hotel. There are plenty of staff to assist and the service is 1st class!The food is of a very high standard and the breakfast offer is exceptional! So much choice and good quality food.We were fortunate with the weather during our stay and took full advantage of the outdoor pool and great terrace area. Plenty of sun beds and seats and they even offered free chilled water to guests - a nice touch.I highly recommend staying at this hotel and I look forward to returning again in the near future.

Stayed July 2014

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September 25, 2014

Dear CJPAFC,

Thank you for your review. Fantastic comments regarding you stay with us. We are very pleased it was so enjoyable for you.

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After a not very pleasant night in their sister hotel, The Cliffeside we spent 2 very nice night in The Cumberland. We didn't have a updated room, but it was large and spacious with a large bathroom too. The bed was as wide as it was long, a little hard and springy, but good enough to get a good nights sleep on. Although dated you could instantly relax. We had a side room, that still gave us good views over to Swanage.All of the staff, and there were many of them, were polite, friendly and professional.The swimming pool and outside area of the hotel is superb. Plenty of loungers, giant beanbags and beds. The area had waiters on hand to take any drinks and ice cream orders, it was clean, family friendly and felt safe.The food was lovely, breakfast was ample and had nice touches such as veterinarian and vegan dishes ready to be served on the buffet alongside the more traditional bacon, eggs, etc. and you could if you wanted eat your breakfast outside next to the pool. An option taken by many as it was 20 degrees C at 8am.Overall a very enjoyable stay which we will repeat next time we need to stay in Bournemouth. If you can treat yourself to an evening meal in the Ventana. You will be hard pushed to get a better meal in Bournemouth in nicer surroundings and it's value for money too.It does show a flaw in the UK star ratting system. This hotel is miles ahead of most 3 star hotels in the town including it's own sister ones. I can only think that things like no safes in the room and no bathrobes and slippers are the type of thing holding this back from being a 4 star establishment.

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Stayed July 2014, traveled as a couple

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Thank you for your review. i am glad that your stay was turned around, and you managed to have a good stay. Great feedback.

We hope to welcome you back soon again. For the latest offers, please contact us directly on 01202-298350 or see our website. We guarantee the best rates booking direct.

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loved our stay,needed some time with friends and relaxation, definitely got it, Thank you!!!! i wish could have stayed longer but we all had other commitments, lovely food and drink and good chilled /house music, quiet atmosphere but still able to have a laugh and chat. hope to stay longer next time my favourite place xxxxx

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Stayed June 2014, traveled with friends

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October 3, 2014

Dear ellen e,

Thank you for your review. Superb feedback regarding your stay with us. It is always a pleasure reading such a review.

We hope to welcome you back soon again. We do guarantee the best rate when booking direct, so please call us on 01202-298350 or visit our website for the latest offers.

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Large Modern Resort style seafront 3 star hotel with 0ver 100 rooms, many rooms with ocean view and balcony or terrace. Two restaurants including Two AA Red rosette award winning Ventana Brasserie, Stylish and trendy Bar and Miami style lido deck with heated outdoor pool( May-Sept), summer BB!Q's and Chill Beds. The Art Deco style resort was Awarded Best large hotel 2009 in the Bournemouth Tourism Awards, is Bournemouth and Dorset's highest AA rated 3 star hotel at 88% in 2013 and also won several national excellence awards in 2011. Rooms are good quality 3 star rooms whilst service is exceptional with stunning public facilties. The Cumberland also has the facilty of an indoor leisure Sauna/Pool complex with squash courts and small gym ( bookable) at Suncliff right next door. Parking is 55 spaces free on a first come first served basis with on street parking in front....more less

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